Those surprised that the HTC (RE) Vive VR headset being made in partnership with
Valve
was announced for release
this year will be less surprised to learn that HTC has now revealed the VR
headsets will not be widely available until 2016 (thanks
VG247).
The Verge has word from a press release stating: "HTC will offer the first
commercial Vive units via a limited quantity of community and developer systems"
later this year, "with larger quantities shipping in calendar Q1 2016." This
more closely aligns their release with competing units from Oculus Rift and Sony
Project Morpheus, which are also both due next year. No reason for the setback
is provided.